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Health Minister tests positive for Covid
ATHENS. Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Twitter on Sunday evening that he had tested positive for Covid-19.
Greek vaccination certificates invalid without booster shot
The short extension in the validity of the vaccination certificates, which was given due to the ‘Elpis’ wave of bad weather, expires today, Monday 7 February.
Dog rescued after falling from precipice in Agios Stefanos Avliotes
CORFU. There was a 4-hour rescue operation for a small dog that fell from a precipice in Agios Stefanos Avliotes.
Greek PM announces reduction of ENFIA by 13%
8 out of 10 of our fellow citizens will pay even less ENFIA (property tax) – Properties worth up to €100,000, instead of €60,000 that was valid until now, will have a 30% reduction.
FODSA creates Circular Economy Watch Committee
CORFU. Eligible Municipalities will be able to organise their actions in a coordinated and methodical way.
Health workers to lose job unless they get vaccinated by 31 March says Health Minister
“Health workers who will not be vaccinated by March 31 will be fired from Greece’s National Health System (ESY),” Health Minister Thanos Plevris told SKAI TV channel.
Relaxation of Covid measures - restrictions on opening hours and music lifted
ATHENS. Minister of Health Thanos Plevris announced that restrictions on opening hours and music in the hospitality sector are being lifted.
Students report new problems at Corfu School of Tourism
CORFU. Students are demanding solutions from Tourism Minister and warn of protest action.
17-year-old boy injured by shotgun in Zakynthos
ZAKYNTHOS. The boy was accidentally shot by a classmate.
Inter-municipal animal shelter put out to tender
CORFU. A solution has finally been found for the huge problem of the management of stray animals throughout the island.
Update on use of water ambulance for transfers
CORFU. The Deputy Regional Governor for Public Health met with Harbourmaster Yiannis Stathouros and Deputy Harbourmaster Kostas Beretoulis.
Deputy Defence Minister in Corfu on Sunday to sign Memorandum of Cooperation with Central Corfu Municipality
CORFU. The Memorandum of Cooperation aims to promote Ioannis Capodistrias.
Six months later the waste management facility has yet not been put out to tender!
CORFU. The online opening of tenders was moved to February 1, in view of the decision by the Authority for the Examination of Preliminary Appeals (AEPP).
Viral load in Corfu urban wastewater continues to increase
ATHENS. In the week 27/12-2/1, there was a significant increase in the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town (+283%) compared to the previous week.
Schools to open on 10 January
ATHENS. Education Minister says protocols have been effective.
New Year’s Eve until 2am without music – New Covid measures from 30 December
ATHENS. The Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced that the new measures will come into force from 6:00 on Thursday 30 December.
High viral load in Corfu and Ioannina wastewater
ATHENS. In the week 20-26 December, there was a significant increase in the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town (+191%) compared to the previous week.
New Covid measures from 3 January
The Health Minister announced a series of new measures on Monday evening to contain the expected new pandemic wave from the Omicron variant.
